News Details
Heavier drivers lobby for Formula 1 rule change
Heavier drivers lobby for Formula 1 rule change 4 October, 2013 Jenson Button Formula 1′s heavier drivers are lobbying hard for an increase in the mandatory minimum weight of the cars for next year, the advent of the new turbo era.
It emerged recently that tall Nico Hulkenberg may have dropped out of contention for a McLaren seat in 2014 because he weighs in at a hefty 74kg.
When asked about that rumour on Thursday, Christian Horner insisted the German was never in contention for a Red Bull seat in 2014, but if he was, his weight would have been a problem.
That is because, with Formula 1′s radical new powertrain rules next year, the cars are set to get much heavier in 2014,...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hulkenberg too heavy for 2014 McLaren
Hulkenberg too heavy for 2014 McLaren 2 October, 2013 Nico Hulkenberg...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Barrichello emerges as candidate for 2014 Sauber seat
Barrichello emerges as candidate for 2014 Sauber seat 27 September, 2013...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hulkenberg too heavy for 2014 McLaren?
Nico Hulkenberg's weight could dent his chances of securing a McLaren seat...
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
Webber says F1 is discriminating against heavier and...
Webber says F1 is discriminating against heavier and taller drivers 3...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez hits out at criticism of brother Alex...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez set for surgery after Dutch MotoGP crash
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Dutch GP: Marc Marquez soaks up the pressure as...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s victory drought
Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja clinched their and Hyundai’s first...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Papers: Gyokeres will refuse to return to Sporting to...
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
7h ago from SkySports.com
Decision made: Arsenal star is leaving the club...
Thomas Partey will officially leave Arsenal when his contract expires...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal latest: 'Partey to leave after contract...
No description available...
12h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal exploring deal for third striker amid Benjamin...
Arsenal are looking to sign a striker this summer, but so far, their...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA issue Lando Norris disqualification verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
11h ago from GPFans.com
Yuki Tsunoda issues Red Bull apology after latest painful...
Yuki Tsunoda failed to deliver a strong... Read More »
41m ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 News Today: FIA announce Lando Norris disqualification...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
22m ago from GPFans.com
